Anatomy and Physiology
The definition of Erythroblastosis Fetalis
The mother's antibodies destroying the baby's erythrocytes
What kind of drug is RhoGAM?
Rh Immunoglobulin
Does patient have to sign consent form?
Yes
This test is performed via venipuncture on the mother’s blood, which indicates any previous exposure to Rh-positive antigens.
Indirect Coombs' test
The process that occurs after the first exposure to the Rh antigen.
Isoimmunization
What is RhoGAM used for?
It is used to prevent problems in Rh-positive infants with Rh-negative mothers
What does the nurse have to do after injection is complete?
Document
This test is achieved via laboratory testing of the infant’s umbilical cord blood and detects any damaging antibodies
Direct Coombs' test
A result of the second exposure to the Rh antigen.
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
How does RhoGAM work?
prevents an immune response (mother's antibodies from attacking her fetus' rH-positive blood cells)
When is the injection given to mom carrying baby full term?
28 weeks gestation and 72 hours after birth of Rh+ baby
Rho(D) immune globulin is better known under this trade name
RhoGAM